Disney Springs Articles and News Stories


State of Florida Suspends Alcohol Consumption at All Bars as Highest Number of New COVID-19 Cases Hits

UPDATE 07/05/20: Earlier this week, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation amended their June 26th emergency order now allowing bars that sell both alcohol and food to open at 50% capacity. Locations that are not licensed to offer food service must continue to stay closed, however, those that do offer food can operate as State of Florida Suspends Alcohol Consumption at All Bars as Highest Number of New COVID-19 Cases Hits

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Reopens Today Boasting Brand New Outdoor Patio

The wait is finally over for guests craving some of the best Southern comfort food Disney Springs has to offer. Homecomin’ is back in business with their entire team beginning today, Wednesday, June 17th. This fan-favorite restaurant has a swanky new Shine Bar & Social outdoor patio that was constructed during the restaurant’s temporary closure. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Reopens Today Boasting Brand New Outdoor Patio

Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open First Flagship Location at Disney Springs Later in 2020

If you’re a fan of all things sweet and are in love with a high-quality chocolate chip cookie like no other, you’ll be pleased to know that Gideon’s Bakehouse, a multiple award-winning local Orlando bakery, is getting ready to open its first flagship location in the Town Center across from Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Gideon’s Bakehouse to Open First Flagship Location at Disney Springs Later in 2020

Select Disney Springs Restaurants Once Again Accepting Reservations in My Disney Experience

Guests looking to visit restaurants at Disney Springs can once again make their Advance Dining Reservations through the My Disney Experience app. The ability to reserve dining was recently disabled due to all reservations being cancelled in preparation for the new reservation system that is coming as well as the switch from the 180-day booking Select Disney Springs Restaurants Once Again Accepting Reservations in My Disney Experience

Orlando Area Under Overnight Curfew, Disney Springs Will Close Early at 7pm

UPDATE 06/08/20: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has lifted the temporary overnight curfew effective immediately. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has has also lifted a similar curfew for Orlando. Disney Springs has resumed its normal operating hours and is scheduled to close at 10:00pm tonight. Individual restaurants and retailers may not have adjusted their hours as Orlando Area Under Overnight Curfew, Disney Springs Will Close Early at 7pm